Abstract: Apparatus for positioning a component on a circuit board and aligning terminals of the component with circuitry of the circuit board. The apparatus comprises a generally rectangular insulating member having index pins located on the outer edge thereof for insertion between adjacent terminals of the component. Registration pins positioned on the bottom of the insulating member engage the circuit board to enable the insulating member to accurately align each component terminal with corresponding circuitry of the circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner locking device that is particularly adapted to lock an industrial vacuum cleaner of the type having an upper container and lower container disposed in a stacked relationship wherein each container includes a pair of handles which are aligned with the handles of the other container. The vacuum cleaner locking device includes a pair of L-shaped locking bars having vertical and horizontal sections. Each vertical section extends vertically along one side of the vacuum cleaner and through a respective handle on the upper container and engages a respective handle on the lower container. A hook is formed in the lower end of each vertical section for extending around and underneath the respective lower handles for engaging the same. The horizontal sections extend from the upper end of the vertical section over the top of the upper container to a point where they meet. At this point the ends of the horizontal sections turn upward and abut against each other.

Abstract: A spring clip fastener (10) is provided for mounting a heat sink (40) and a semiconductor device package (42) to a circuit board (44). Spring clip fastener (10) includes a spring portion (12). Support members (14, 16) extend from the spring portion (12) for supporting the spring portion (12) above the surface of the circuit board (44). A shoulder (18, 20) is contained within the support members (14, 16), such that the spring portion (12) urges the semiconductor device package (42) against the heat sink (40). Feet (30, 32) extend from support members (22, 24) for engaging holes (46, 52) of the circuit board (44). Feet (30, 32) are coated with a solder-promoting material.

Abstract: A security device for protecting a preselected article against theft, while nevertheless permitting the continued use of the protected article. The device includes: a desk top, table top, or the like for supporting the article; a frame structure fitted over and around the article, and, thereby, enclosing it; at least two anchor studs passing through the support and engaging the frame structure; and, a padlock for each anchor stud, with the shackle of each padlock passing through an opening in each stud, thereby preventing the removal of the frame structure. This security device is ideally suited for use as an anti-theft device in preventing the theft or unauthorized removal of easily removal peripheral computer equipment (e.g., a line printer, a video display terminal, and the like) which, while protected, must still be useable.

Abstract: An iron holder, preferably in kit form, in which a pair of straps, bendable at their ends, is provided. A plate for holding the iron, which includes means for mounting the plate to the straps, is also included. A spring or spring-like element is mounted on the unit for engaging the iron and retaining it in place on the holder.

Abstract: An elastic clamping apparatus utilizes an elongated rubber-like member, having a plurality of spaced apart notches disposed along the length of each opposed lateral surface. Imbedded within the length of the elastic member is a fabric-like reinforcement member which is not extensible from the tortuous path in which it occupies when the resilient elastic member is unstretched. When stretched, the reinforcement member and the elastic member both extend in length. The end of the elastic member are fitted with a plate having a hook-like end whose outer most surface is covered with a resilient rubber-like material.

Abstract: A locking spring clip is disclosed for lockingly securing mating electrical connector members together. The subject clip includes a resilient latching member and a further locking member acting in cooperation therewith.

Abstract: A frame into which a forward end of an automotive vehicle is driven, and secured, so as to prevent vehicle theft, the frame including adjustable bars, so as to clamp snugly against the vehicle, and, in one design, also including rollers against the vehicle wheels, that prevent the vehicle from riding off the frame.

Abstract: A clamp-down device whereby an inaccessible portion, such as the rear end of an equipment rack, for example, may be secured to a base or anchor member from the front end of the rack which is readily accessible. The clamping arrangement includes a clamping bar having a wedge-shaped end which fits into a complementarily wedge-shaped slot in a pin secured to the base and extending through the rear end of the equipment rack. A jack-screw is operatively connected between the equipment rack and the clamping bar adjacent the front or accessible end of the rack, so that by turning the jack-screw, the wedge-shaped end of the clamping bar is forced tightly into the wedge-shaped slot in the pin to thereby draw the rear portion of the rack tightly against the base.

Abstract: An anchor strap for use in securing an object to another object having a frame defining an opening and a swingable member for swinging movement into opening and closing relation of the opening and which includes a keeper to engage the frame to hold the swingable member in closing relation, an anchor strap which is composed of a strip of flexible pliable material relatively non-elastic, such as of cloth or plastic or rubber, having a first end and a second end and a loop at each of the ends and in one of the ends a core of solid material within the loop and the free end being adapted to be used to tie to an object, the strip being of an overall length of 3 inches to 3 foot and preferably about 8 to 10 inches long.

Abstract: A wheel-locking device to secure vehicles on transport vehicle platforms, comprising a pivotally mounted stop member arranged to engage and hold the vehicle wheel in its raised position, a telescopic arm with controlled extension and retraction. At the outer end of said arm is pivotally mounted a bow arranged to be applied over the vehicle wheel. The telescopic arm is pivotally mounted at its lower point of attachment and so directed that in its raised position for the purpose of applying said bow over the vehicle wheel, said arm forms an acute angle to a vertical plane extending at right angles to the arm pivot axis through said point of attachment and is positioned on the opposite side of said vertical plane relative to the plane formed by said raised stop member, whereby said wheel will be firmly secured between said bow and said stop member.

Abstract: A spring fastener for supporting circuit components or the like to a mounting surface. The fastener consists of a length of resilient wire bent into a pair of arms extending from both sides of a U-shaped base so as to be substantially normal thereto. Lower arm sections are disposed in spaced diverging relation in a common plane while upper arm sections extend in converging relation crossing each other in scissors-like fashion adjacent their midportion. The arms terminate in retainer legs spaced to receive the component with the legs located in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the U-shaped base. The crossed upper sections change angularity by scissors-like movement to urge the component into retaining engagement with the support panel to compensate for variations in dimensions of the component.

Abstract: A carrying case for musical instruments, particularly saxophones, in which means are provided for immobilizing the instrument so that it does not shift its position within the case regardless of whether the case is right side up, upside down or on its side.

Abstract: A substantially flat flexible strip having a first end flanged downwardly for detachably securing the strip to a crab trap screen wire, a second tapered end at least a portion of which is flanged upwardly for detachably securing the strip to at least a second screen wire, and a roughened underside for gripping bait.

Abstract: A device for attachment to an upright post on a bed of a pick-up truck or other vehicle for gripping one end of a tie-down rope to apply tension to the rope to hold pipe or other load on the vehicle when the rope passes over the load and as the opposite end of the rope is secured to the vehicle. The device includes a shiftable, generally upright bar coupled with a jacking unit secured by a bracket to the post. A cam member on the upper end of the bar is used to wedge the rope against the bar after the rope has been passed over the load. Then, by operating the jacking unit, the bar is caused to be lowered, thereby placing tension on the rope and holding the load in a rigid, secure position on the vehicle. The movement of the bar can be reversed to remove the tension by operating the jacking unit in reverse.

Abstract: A device for holding an object, such as a boot, to a support, more particularly a sports article, is designed in a manner such that the resilient member providing the necessary energy to hold the object to the support has two pivoting sections with axes coinciding in the plane of the support, the sections being united by a resiliently deformable loop. The sections and the loop are preferably in the form of a bent rod. The device may be used more particularly to hold a boot to a ski.

Abstract: A device for holding an object (such as a boot) to a support (such as a ski) is provided with a resilient member to furnish energy to hold the object to the support, the resilient member having two parallel pivoting parts spaced from each other and housed in the support, these pivoting parts being united by a resiliently deformable loop.

Abstract: Apparatus retaining wheelchairs in stationary position in a bus type motor vehicle including retaining arms extending along and around the wheelchair wheels and gripping the wheelchair frame at the front, the arms being extendible and retractable, and a releasable chair clamping jaw, and being swingable upwardly to an out of the way position, the arm being articulated to swing the jaw transversely toward and away from the chair, the articulation in the arm providing locking for the extension and retraction of the arm, slide rails securing the retaining arms to the vehicle frame, the slide rails being wall mounted or floor mounted.

Abstract: A mesh adapted to be lowered on a group of dishes contained in a work-basket of a dish washing machine. The mesh is limp and drapes from its weight over and around the dishes to maintain them as deposited and apart from each other. A mechanized application locates the mesh overhead in the dish washing machine, and causes it to be lowered automatically as stated on the insertion of the dish-loaded work-basket into the machine and raised back to the overhead position on the withdrawal of the work-basket.

Abstract: A housing for an auxiliary storage battery is provided which may be fitted into the wall of a camper. The housing is formed of plastic material, and it is of an integral, impervious construction, so that no fumes from the storage battery can enter the interior of the camper. The housing is equipped with a slidable shelf to permit the battery to be pulled out through the open front of the housing for servicing or replacement purposes. A removable hinged door is provided which is vented to permit air circulation through the housing, and a lock and other fastening means are provided to hold the door in a closed position.

Abstract: A person seated in a wheelchair or other wheeled patient carrier is enabled to board a vehicle while remaining in the carrier. A hold down device secured to the vehicle floor restrains the carrier against movement regardless of acceleration or emergency braking of the vehicle, and a belt arrangement can be provided to secure the passenger in the wheeled carrier.